Space Elevator Research Bill

[Sam Spade]

[Sam Spade]

Fwiw, I am all for getting rid of the space shuttle.

Nonetheless, I think the near future in terms of space technology should be dealt with in terms of unmanned  probes to research different parts of our solar system and beyond.

They're not as expensive to maintain or build and do just as good of a job in exploring our universe.

I am also curious how the space elevator will produce revenue for the government (unless you plan on charging for each ride when it is finished).

[Sam Spade]

I am also curious how the space elevator will produce revenue for the government (unless you plan on charging for each ride when it is finished).

He means we won't have to spend the money on all the rocket fuel that we do now to get people into space, saving money.

Of course, I am not exactly familiar with the technology here, but how much money would it feasible take to

a. have the technology in space to build rockets or
b. using the space elevator to transfer rocket parts etc. into space, which then I would assume would have to be reconstructed there.

I would guess this elevator would not be strong enough to carry a whole rocket into space (the best solution)

[Sam Spade]

Nay

[Sam Spade]

I would like to motion this to be brought to a vote, since debate has stopped.

[Sam Spade]

Nay.